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Karnataka Declares Dengue An Epidemic, To Fine House, Shop Owners
Karnataka, which is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak in a decade, has declared the disease an epidemic. As part of the measures, the state will levy penalties if rules meant for the curtailment of mosquito breeding sites are not followed.
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More Than 650 Dengue Cases Reported In Patna This Year, 250 In Last Week
With parts of the Bihar capital still inundated following last week's heavy rainfall, the threat of a dengue epidemic looms large over the city.
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Mosquito Borne Diseases To Watch Out For In The Upcoming Months
Incidence of mosquito borne diseases is likely to increase in the upcoming months. Here are some diseases that you must be aware of.
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Risks Of Epidemics Rise In Kerala As Flood Water Recedes
Health experts say as the flood water recedes, Kerala may have to cope with waterborne and vectorborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, malaria, hepatitis and other fevers.
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Swine Flu On The Rise: Protect yourself With These Home Remedies
The Tamil Nadu state already had their hands full with the Dengue cases, but there's no respite for them as the H1N1 virus has swept them away, with almost 3000 cases being reported since January.
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Slammed By High Court, UP Government Declares Dengue An Epidemic
With Allahabad High Court breathing down its neck for "non-action" on dengue prevention, Uttar Pradesh government has declared the outbreak of the disease as an epidemic requiring daily filing of report on the vector-borne viral infection.
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Mosquito Spreading Zika Has Long Been One Of The World's 'Most Efficient Killers'
Thousands of species of mosquitoes inhabit the planet, but few have proved more resilient - or more deadly to humans - than the Aedes aegypti. It has fueled a long list of epidemics across the globe: Dengue fever. Yellow fever. Chikungunya. And now, Zika.
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Health Ministry & Indian Medical Association to Set Up a Working Group to Tackle Healthcare Issues
The collaboration will look for solutions for water and food-borne diseases, increase in percentage of women smokers as well as widespread epidemics such as dengue.
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Mathematical Model Could Help Predict Dengue Fever Epidemic
Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that could predict the spread of dengue fever in urban areas and may help contain the deadly disease.
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China at Severe Dengue Epidemic Risk: Study
The first comprehensive genomic analysis of the dengue virus has revealed that the disease has become endemic and diverse in China and may survive the year-round in southern parts of the country.
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Dengue Epidemic Likely to be More Severe Next Year
A major increase in cases of dengue will likely occur throughout Southeast Asian countries early next year, researchers have warned.
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Opinion: Dengue: From Panic to Prevention
Crucial questions are being raised: What is the government doing to ensure the onslaught of this disease is prevented or contained? How can our health system become resilient enough to cope with disease outbreaks and epidemics? Why doesn't the government fast-track the development and procurement of a dengue vaccine?
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It's Old Strain of Dengue Virus That's causing Havoc in Delhi: Official
There is no new mutant strain of dengue which is affecting people of Delhi and if citizens do their bit then the epidemic can come under control very soon, says newly-appointed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Soumya Swaminathan.
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Opinion: How Dengue Was Allowed to Overpower Delhi
Dengue is not new to Delhi, nor is a Dengue epidemic and deaths. But what is disturbing is that after every such outbreak, lessons are are quickly forgotten and recommendations made by experts buried deep.
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Mobile Phone Records Can Predict Dengue Outbreak: Study
Mobile phone records can be used to predict the geographical spread and timing of dengue epidemics - the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease worldwide, a new study has found.
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Karnataka Declares Dengue An Epidemic, To Fine House, Shop Owners
Karnataka, which is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak in a decade, has declared the disease an epidemic. As part of the measures, the state will levy penalties if rules meant for the curtailment of mosquito breeding sites are not followed.
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More Than 650 Dengue Cases Reported In Patna This Year, 250 In Last Week
With parts of the Bihar capital still inundated following last week's heavy rainfall, the threat of a dengue epidemic looms large over the city.
-
Mosquito Borne Diseases To Watch Out For In The Upcoming Months
Incidence of mosquito borne diseases is likely to increase in the upcoming months. Here are some diseases that you must be aware of.
-
Risks Of Epidemics Rise In Kerala As Flood Water Recedes
Health experts say as the flood water recedes, Kerala may have to cope with waterborne and vectorborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, malaria, hepatitis and other fevers.
-
Swine Flu On The Rise: Protect yourself With These Home Remedies
The Tamil Nadu state already had their hands full with the Dengue cases, but there's no respite for them as the H1N1 virus has swept them away, with almost 3000 cases being reported since January.
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Slammed By High Court, UP Government Declares Dengue An Epidemic
With Allahabad High Court breathing down its neck for "non-action" on dengue prevention, Uttar Pradesh government has declared the outbreak of the disease as an epidemic requiring daily filing of report on the vector-borne viral infection.
-
Mosquito Spreading Zika Has Long Been One Of The World's 'Most Efficient Killers'
Thousands of species of mosquitoes inhabit the planet, but few have proved more resilient - or more deadly to humans - than the Aedes aegypti. It has fueled a long list of epidemics across the globe: Dengue fever. Yellow fever. Chikungunya. And now, Zika.
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Health Ministry & Indian Medical Association to Set Up a Working Group to Tackle Healthcare Issues
The collaboration will look for solutions for water and food-borne diseases, increase in percentage of women smokers as well as widespread epidemics such as dengue.
-
Mathematical Model Could Help Predict Dengue Fever Epidemic
Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that could predict the spread of dengue fever in urban areas and may help contain the deadly disease.
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China at Severe Dengue Epidemic Risk: Study
The first comprehensive genomic analysis of the dengue virus has revealed that the disease has become endemic and diverse in China and may survive the year-round in southern parts of the country.
-
Dengue Epidemic Likely to be More Severe Next Year
A major increase in cases of dengue will likely occur throughout Southeast Asian countries early next year, researchers have warned.
-
Opinion: Dengue: From Panic to Prevention
Crucial questions are being raised: What is the government doing to ensure the onslaught of this disease is prevented or contained? How can our health system become resilient enough to cope with disease outbreaks and epidemics? Why doesn't the government fast-track the development and procurement of a dengue vaccine?
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It's Old Strain of Dengue Virus That's causing Havoc in Delhi: Official
There is no new mutant strain of dengue which is affecting people of Delhi and if citizens do their bit then the epidemic can come under control very soon, says newly-appointed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Soumya Swaminathan.
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Opinion: How Dengue Was Allowed to Overpower Delhi
Dengue is not new to Delhi, nor is a Dengue epidemic and deaths. But what is disturbing is that after every such outbreak, lessons are are quickly forgotten and recommendations made by experts buried deep.
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Mobile Phone Records Can Predict Dengue Outbreak: Study
Mobile phone records can be used to predict the geographical spread and timing of dengue epidemics - the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease worldwide, a new study has found.
